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SBDC – Social Media Marketing for Your Business
Thursday, February 2nd, 2012
Learn how to incorporate social media tools such as Facebook and Twitter & YouTube to promote your business and attract new customers. The instructor will discuss the Key elements of successful social media marketing. This seminar presented in partnership with Alphabetix – Web Design. Only Better, and will be taught by Chamber member Laura Allen.
The Details
Date: 02/7
Time: 9 – 11:30 a.m.
Location: MHCC Small Business Development Center
Fee: $55, Class limited to 20 participants.
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SBDC – Weekend QuickBooks Bootcamp
Wednesday, February 1st, 2012
Weekend QuickBooks Bootcampâ„¢
QuickBooks training that goes beyond understanding how the software works as a data processing tool. Infused with real life examples, tips and strategies, the sessions will give you knowledge and confidence in performing small business
bookkeeping basics.
QuickBooks Bootcamps 1 & 2 are loaded with bookkeeping tips and techniques.
In each workshop, students will use QuickBooks on our computers. Training is done using a sample company and includes a free, individual follow-up session
with the instructor.
The Details
Date: Bootcamp 1: 02/18 Bootcamp 2: 03/03
Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. one hour lunch on your own
Location: MHCC Small Business Development Center
Fee: $135 per Bootcamp or $235 for both, Class limited to 8 participants.
Sign up for QuickBooks Bootcamp 1 & 2 for $235 (save $35)
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SBDC – Contracting with the Government
Wednesday, February 1st, 2012
Small businesses face challenges when trying to win federal, state and local government contracts. The Small Business Administration can help small businesses work through these challenges. This class provides an in-depth approach to discovering and seeking contract opportunities available as well as the possible marketing tools that may assist in selling your product or service to
the government.
The Details
Date: 02/08
Time: 9:30 a.m. – Noon
Location: MHCC Small Business Development Center
Fee: No Charge! Class limited to 20 participants.
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SBDC – Small Business Sales Institute
Monday, January 30th, 2012
Learn the entire sales process for your business: prospecting, qualifying, sales closing and post sales servicing. You will be able to use these tools to ensure your business has a predictable revenue stream and profitable long-term customer relationships.
The specific outcomes of this program course include:
· Mapping out the entire client/customer buying process
· Conducting written sales plans and a professional sales presentations
· Developing a sales strategy with action points for every step in the sales process.
· Using multiple prospecting methods and responding effectively to objections.
· Asking for commitments that move the sales process forward and complete in a buying decision.
The Details
Date: 02/06 – 03/12, class meets every Monday evening.
Time: 6 – 9 p.m.
Location: MHCC Small Business Development Center
Fee: $395, Class limited to 15 participants.
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SBDC – Buidling Your Business Website
Sunday, January 29th, 2012
Learn the basics of creating and managing your Website. Know the key elements of a user friendly Website and how to direct customers to your site to promote your products and services. This seminar presented in partnership with Alphabetix – Web Design. Only Better, and will be taught by Chamber member, Kelly Allen.
The Details
Date: 02/03 or 03/02
Time: 9 – 11:30 a.m.
Location: MHCC Small Business Development Center
Fee: $55, Class limited to 20 participants.
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SBDC – Small Business Marketing on a Budget
Thursday, January 26th, 2012
This seminar covers the aspects of marketing your small business and understanding your customers. Learn how they think and what words they use to refer to your products and services. Craft a marketing message that covers how your product or service will take away their pain and why you have the best
solution for them. Use the internet and social networking tools (like Facebook and Twitter) to stay in contact with your favorite customer.
The Details
Date: 02/02 or 03/01
Time: 9:00 a.m. – Noon
Location: MHCC Small Business Development Center
Fee: $75, Class limited to 10 participants.
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SBDC QuickBooks Bootcamp 2
Wednesday, January 18th, 2012
QuickBooks Bootcampâ„¢ 2: Making QuickBooks Work for You
Two-Day Hands-On Training in QuickBooks
Using a sample company’s data file, experience hands-on processing of money flowing into and out of your business. Finish with overview of how QuickBooks report functions reveal a big picture view of your company’s financial health.
The Details
Date: 01/24 & 01/26 or *02/22 & 02/29 or 03/20 & 03/22
Time: 9 a.m. – Noon, * 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: MHCC Small Business Development Center
Fee: $135, Class limited to 8 participants.
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SBDC – Starting Your Own Business
Tuesday, January 17th, 2012
Get your start-up questions answered here! This seminar is a must if you have a
business idea or just opened your doors but still have some questions. What
should you know before getting started?
Topics to be covered:
· What are the First Steps to getting My Business Started?
· Is this a good time to Start My Business?
· How do I figure how much $$$ it will take?
· Where can I find some Financing?
· What do I need to know about registering my business and with whom?
· What kinds of recordkeeping am I required to keep?
· How do I target my customers?
· Should I Buy or Lease?
The Details
Date: 02/01 or 03/07
Time: 6 – 9 p.m
Location: MHCC Small Business Development Center
Fee: $55, Class limited to 20 participants
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SBDC – Small Business Legal Basics
Sunday, January 15th, 2012
In this seminar you will learn how to protect your small business and deal with some of the legal issues involved when owning and running a business. You will discover how to avoid common mistakes that while dealing with contracts, hiring employees, the structure of your business. In addition, it covers different licensing requirements and regulations, as well as tax implications for you and your business. This seminar is offered in partnership with the law firm Young
Twedt McRostie LLP, by Chamber member Jay McRostie.
The Details
Date: 01/31 or 02/28
Time: Noon – 1 p.m.
Location: MHCC Small Business Development Center
Fee: $No Charge, Class limited to 20 participants.
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SBDC – QuickBooks Bootcamp 1
Tuesday, January 10th, 2012
QuickBooks Bootcampâ„¢ 1: Getting Started with QuickBooks
Two-Day Hands-On Training in QuickBooks
After a short introduction to all the accounting you need to know using
QuickBooks, you will set up a company in QuickBooks, customizing its many features to suit your company’s processing preferences.
The Details
Date: 01/17 & 01/19 or *02/08 & 02/15 or 03/13 & 03/15
Time: 9 a.m. – noon, * 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: MHCC Small Business Development Center
Fee: $135, Class limited to 8 participants.
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2011 Businesses of the Year
Read about the wonderful businesses that have been honored as 2011 Business of the Year recipients.
